In General, How Many Bonds Does a Nonmetal in Period

Multiple Choice

In general, how many bonds does a nonmetal in period 2 form?

A) the same number as the number of nonbonding electrons in the atom
B) the same number as the number of electrons needed to obtain an octet
C) the same number as the total number of electrons in the atom
D) eight, in accordance with the octet rule
E) It is impossible to predict the number.